becoming

adjective
/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

Meaning

attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation

Example Sentences

That dress is very becoming on her.

Example Expressions

most becoming

Synonyms

flattering, suitable, attractive, elegant, fitting

Antonyms

unflattering, unsuitable, inappropriate

Collocations

becoming dress, becoming smile, becoming manner, most becoming

More Example Sentences

She dreams about becoming a doctor.

He targets becoming more confident.

She aims at becoming more disciplined.

Global politics is becoming increasingly complex and interconnected.

A teacher helps a student who is struggling with math after class every afternoon by explaining the problems in simpler ways and using real-life examples like shopping and cooking until the student begins to understand and his grades improve significantly giving him the confidence to participate in class and dream of becoming an engineer one day.

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